The average train between Germany and Dunkirk takes 12h 19m and the fastest train takes 9h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Germany to Dunkirk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Germany and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 12:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 12h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Germany to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Germany station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
Germany to Dunkirk train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Germany to Dunkirk train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Dunkerque station.
The distance between Germany and Dunkirk is 563.5 km. The road distance is 960 km.
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Dunkerque via Berlin Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 11h 18m.